I guess kids today see cars in movies and on tv and are excited about them, but the tv shows we grew up with in the 1970s and 1980s were part of the epic car chase era. And not only did they make car chases popular and exciting, but they also made us fall in love with the cars that the good and bad guys were driving in said chases. What is funny though is that while most of the iconic cars we feel in love with were the powerful and sexy models of our favorite muscle cars, some just weren’t. The car in this video for example, the Jim Rockford driven Pontiac Firebird Esprit.
This was NOT a performance Pontiac, and yet Rockford often drove it like one. The famed reverse 180 became known as “a Rockford” because of this show and will forever care the name.
This car in the video is the actual car that was used in the tv show and Jay is going to walk us through it, along with the owner.
Video Description:
Step into TV history as Jay Leno takes a drive in the legendary 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula, the actual car driven by James Garner in the hit series The Rockford Files. Discover the unique features that set this Firebird apart, from its custom ‘Rockford Gold’ color to its modifications for TV production. Owner Pat McEntee shares the incredible story of restoring this iconic car, bringing it back to life after years of wear. Packed with nostalgia, trivia, and laughs, this episode celebrates a true piece of Hollywood and automotive history!
